Oil for Bronze Turntable Bearings

[mjp200581]

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Oil for Bronze Turntable Bearings - Oil for Bronze Turntable Bearings

A number of high quality turntables rely on sintered bronze bearings, particularly many older turntables such as the Thorens TD124 or TD125.
Sintered bronze bearings are porous and when heated can be made to soak up oil like a sponge. This absorbed oil is then available for lubricating the bearing which gives them a degree of 'self lubricating' ability. However over time this absorbed oil is used up and the bearing dries out so it becomes important to re-oil the bearing periodically.

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[Tenson]

Just a note to add to this - I believe Elf NFP gear oil will be okay to use with bronze bearings as it is designed specifically for use in gearboxes with bronze synchroniser rings. I know this because my car is one of those

 

[attrition]

While oil may be attractive due to its dampening properties, I have found that white lithium grease works exceptionally well on my old Thorens TD124.

Kudos to your well written and researched article.